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Old 06-08-2012, 11:48 AM
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Hi there,
went to our local guitar shop today and totally fell in love with a Lowden S32.
But I don't want to make a quick decision so maybe you guys know some other guitars I can try?
I currently have a Taylor 12 fret and recently sold my GC4. I don't want another Taylor guitar anymore, I'm looking for a different sound. Not in the Martin-sound direction. I really like small-body guitars.

Budget is around 3500 dollars.

Thanks!
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Old 06-08-2012, 12:02 PM
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I think I would take a look at the Santa Cruz 1929 line. There is a, according to the seller, virtually brand new 000 1929 for sale right now in the Classified section.
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Old 06-08-2012, 12:40 PM
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Does this mean your custom build is no more? Or do you have to give in to a GAS attack?

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Old 06-08-2012, 01:17 PM
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Steve Kinnaird could build you a very nice guitar for around that.
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Old 06-08-2012, 04:14 PM
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Arrow Contact Matt Mustapick!!!

Do yourself a favor and check out Matt Mustapick's new Professional Series:

http://www.mustapickguitars.com/pro/arena/index.php

You not only get an outstanding handcrafted acoustic from one of the absolute best luthiers in the country.....you pay a fraction of the price a guitar of this caliber would normally sell for!

+.....NO long luthier wait list!

These guitars come with a Ryan armrest bevel as well as a side soundport!

NO EXTRA CHARGE for these items....

I had the priveledge of sampling three of these beauties last month......and I can personally say they're OUTSTANDING!

Lowdens are certainly nice instruments......but you owe it to yourself to contact Matt and check into these....

BTW.....they're right @ your price point @ $3,750 BRAND NEW!!!
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Old 06-09-2012, 02:08 AM
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Merel, I really enjoyed listening to the songs at your website. You bring a lot of softness out of your Taylors and I can see that you would enjoy a Lowden. For a couple of other suggestions (both small body):

Lance McCollum made simply beautiful fingerstyle guitars. They are easy to play, they are each works of art and they sound warm and friendly and very three dimensional. This second hand one at Dream is a good price - http://www.dreamguitars.com/detail/2...um_meghann_m72

Given the modern sound of your Taylor you may enjoy a guitar by Mike Baranik – his top of the line models are not cheap but his Retreux model has less fancy wood work and a more affordable price. Mike’s guitars are a dream to play and again have great warmth and depth to them that you may find appealing given your playing style. I still had a Taylor 514ce when I bought my first Baranik and much as I liked the Taylor it just stayed in its case once the Baranik arrived.

Can you get across to TAMCO for more ideas?

Good luck,
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Old 06-09-2012, 07:28 AM
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Thanks for the nod, Trevor!
Merel, for that price we can indeed make you a nice guitar.
But to try one, like you suggested, is another matter.
Where are you located?

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Merel,

I've played quite a few Lowdens as there is a dealer not too far from my home. However, none of them has compared to my Marc Beneteau guitar.

There is a great looking Beneteau Nick Lucas small bodied guitar for sale on AGF right now. Al Petteway really likes this model as well.

Here is the link:
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=248217

I'm sure you could make an offer for this great looking guitar at or very close to your budget.

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